Dude York

The local rock trio Dude Yorklead singer/guitarist Peter Richards, drummer Andrew Hall, bassist Alex Cassidyoperates on the louder is better principal. On the bands explosive self-released first album, Gangs of Dude York (which is currently available for free download via Bandcamp), Richards sings in an excitable, throaty howl that uncannily resembles Wolf Parades Dan Boeckner. Dude Yorks songs have simple enough pop melodies, but the guitars ramble and squeal at will, with the drums hastening to keep up; the songs rush forward at an occasionally demonic speed. Live, that raucous sound is replicated to an even noisier, more swaggering extent. To those who think Seattles indie music scene is in desperate need of a good shaking up (yes, please), Dude Yorks dramatic and manic sound is an entirely welcome one. With Sons of Neptune, Below Blackstar. ERIN K. THOMPSON